Dr. Turner is determined that Poplar will no longer live under the threat of tuberculosis. While the nuns and nurses support his campaign to bring screening facilities to the area, Jennyâs nursing rounds lead her to a family that has suffered devastating misfortune from the disease. Now, Jenny works to rec...

As Meriwether Lewis, William Clark and the Corps of Discovery passed the Missouri River and approached the Bitterroot Mountain Range,they grew desperate for horses and provisions to get through the seemingly endless, snow-covered peaks.Sacagawea's presence provided solace for t he Corps--her knowledge of the West,her tireless enthusiasm, great courage and ability to care for a child along the expedition were inspir ing to the frontiersmen. She once a...

In its 500-year history, Chatsworth has been home to some notable inhabitants, among them the 5th Duke of Devonshire, his wife, Lady Georgiana Spencer, and Lady Elizabeth Foster, who lived together in a manage a trois. King Edward VII enjoyed shooting parties on the estate and was often entertained by D...

Fifteen years have passed since ANTIQUES ROADSHOW visited Hartford, and some of the values of the items appraised have changed dramatically, some for the better, and some for the worse. A 1915 Coca-Cola jigsaw puzzle and an Emancipation Announcement print both gained value since 1998, but the big wi...

"Simply Murder - 1863"--This episode begins with the nightmarish Union disaster at Fredericksburg and follows two clashes that spring: at Chancellorsville in May, where Lee wins his most brilliant victory but loses Stonewall Jackson; and at Vicksburg, where Grant is prevented from taking the city by siege. Also covered is the fierce northern opposition to Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, the miseries of regimental life and the increasing desperation of the Confede...

This series of award-winning primetime specials examines the lives, works, and creative processes of our most outstanding cultural artists. Created in 1984, the series is both a celebration and an exploration of creativity in America.

Through the lens of 26 independent films, America ReFramed tells the many stories of a transforming American culture and its broad diversity. In these weekly 60 or 90 minute independent films, the series takes an unfiltered look at relevant domestic topics (healthcare,immigration, the workplace, and politics) with personal storytelling tied to programming social themes.
America ReFramed showcases films that will give viewers a snapshot of the transforming American lif...

Through the lens of 26 independent films, America ReFramed tells the many stories of a transforming American culture and its broad diversity. In these weekly 60 or 90 minute independent films, the series takes an unfiltered look at relevant domestic topics (healthcare,immigration, the workplace, and politics) with personal storytelling tied to programming social themes.
America ReFramed showcases films that will give viewers a snapshot of the transforming American lif...